The British Library Magnificent Maps Puzzle Book

Name: The British Library Magnificent Maps Puzzle Book
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780712352994
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Philip Parker

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The British Library Magnificent Maps Puzzle Book by Philip Parker invites readers to explore the rich history of cartography through a series of engaging puzzles and captivating trivia. Each section pairs stunning map visuals with intriguing challenges that highlight different eras and cultures, making it both an educational and entertaining experience. This book is an excellent choice for those interested in geography, history, and the art of mapmaking.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by cartography, history, and puzzles. It combines beautiful reproductions of historical maps with challenging riddles and brainteasers, offering a captivating way to explore geography and history. Ideal for those who appreciate a blend of educational content with interactive problem-solving.

The Library has one of the largest and most impressive cartographic collections in the world, including manuscript maps and atlases, administrative records and plans, largescale surveys and digital maps. From this rich resource, 100 fascinating examples have been selected as the basis for this puzzle book.

Description

The British Library Magnificent Maps Puzzle Book offers a captivating exploration of one of the largest and most impressive cartographic collections in the world. The British Library's archives include manuscript maps and atlases, administrative records and plans, large-scale surveys, and digital maps.

From this extensive and rich resource, 100 fascinating examples have been selected to form the basis of this puzzle book. These include world and city maps, celestial and sea charts, literary and statistical maps, as well as curiosities and fake maps.

Each map is faithfully reproduced alongside a description of its creation and use, accompanied by details highlighting areas of particular interest. Readers are encouraged to scrutinise the maps to answer a series of historical and geographical questions, while enjoying new perspectives on the world we inhabit, thanks to this eclectic and extensive archive.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352994

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 413.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philip Parker Science & Nature

About the Author

Philip Parker is a former diplomat and publisher who specializes in the late antique and early medieval periods. Philip ran the The Times series of mapping titles at HarperCollins publishers. Philip's most recent books are The Northmen's Fury: A History of the Viking World, The Cold War Spy Pocket Manual, and The Collins History of Britain in Maps.